Trouble starting LAN

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I tried to start a LAN game with a fried the other day and I was unable to host one, or join one he hosted.

We're using the same version of the game, and the Same CD key, but the manual says that we should be able to play with up to 2 ppl using the same key, and we used to be able to play Entrenchment back when it first came out.  Any ideas?

-Twilight Storm

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

 

First, I'm assuming we're talking about SINS here?

Second, if you truly are on LAN (that means both connected to the same network swtich or the LAN-side of the same ROUTER) then the only thing causing you issues could/would be some security software or firewalls improperly configured.

If you're pressing the LAN button in-game hoping to connect to one another via the internet then you'll need to forward ports.  For help with that either go to www.portforward.com or follow the steps in the SINS port-forwarding guide I wrote back in Feb of 2008 which can be found here:

http://themonk.ca/Monk/Networking_and_Sins_by_the_Monk.pdf

 

thanks,

the Monk

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

if that doesn't work nothing else you can really do.

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Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top

thx, guys.  Just put my laptop into the shop today cuz it broke, but we were always able to connect with that one, I just hope the settings reinstall the same as when i bought it.  (OS was corrupted so I'm getting it re-installed.)

Was using my sister's comp and it's always been twitchy.  Hope we can get it going whe I get it back, tho.  And yes, it was Sins.

-Twilight Storm